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FV55 LVW

2005 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,151 mi
Last recorded120,151 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 120,151 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Dec 2024 109,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 109,588 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 109,576 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch to inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened With a thick covering of underseal. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 101,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,143 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 100,919 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 100,919 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 100,669 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,034 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S RUBBERS SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower DUST COVER / RUBBER AS PIN HOLE IN IT

Offside Rear EXHAUST HANGING MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN

Rear BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

UNDER BODY IN A DRY RUSTY CONDITION

Fail 3 Sep 2018 99,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S RUBBERS SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower DUST COVER / RUBBER AS PIN HOLE IN IT

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear EXHAUST HANGING MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN

Rear BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

UNDER BODY IN A DRY RUSTY CONDITION

Pass 23 Aug 2017 98,601 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 63,216 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 52,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust temp fix osr but secure

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,541 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,249 miles

O/s mirror damaged but not affecting driver`s veiw to rear.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,535 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 27,535 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 16,405 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 10,015 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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FV55 LVW is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV55 LVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV55 LVW registered?

FV55 LVW is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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